The Editor, Sir:

Concerning the article, 'Rethink abortion', published January 15: Procured abortion is the deliberate killing of a human being in the initial phase of his or her existence, extending from conception to birth.

While the term 'choice' may sound democratic the person who opts for abortion is neglecting to consider the fundamental right to life of the mother's unborn foetus.

Acceptance today of abortion in the popular mind, even in law, is a sign of an increasing and dangerous inability to distinguish between good and evil, even when the basic right to life is at stake.

We need the courage to look the truth in the eye and call things by their proper name - this is murder.

Legalised abortion

We may deceive ourselves that legalised abortion across the world has not changed our lives - after all, it takes place in the silence of a secluded operating room which ensures the woman's safety while denying the foetus even a glimpse of the light of day. But there are no 'small murders'.

When human conscience loses respect for life, we will inevitably end by losing our own identity.

I am, etc.,

PAUL KOKOSKI.

paulkokoski@mountain-

cable.net

Hamilton, Ontario

Canada

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